Each year a group of young energetic classical musicians arrives in town for a concerto showdown also known as the Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition. Courtesy Houston SymphonyMost listeners expect …

Milwaukee Symphony The board of directors of the Houston Symphony announced today that it will bring a young orchestra executive from Milwaukee to take over the front office of one of the Bayou City’s …

Marco BorggreveKirill Gerstein, the 2010 winner of the Gilmore Artist Award, performs in Houston next week. My guess is that no one expects to be handed a wad of money out of the clear blue sky. They …

AP Photo/DisneyScrooge and Tiny Tim in the Disney version of the tale. The Alley Theatre reports that it has good seats left for anyone seeking holiday cheer in the theater this week. Charles Dickens’ …

This time of year, Handel’s Messiah, or at least a few Hallelujah’s from it ring out from all corners. But how much do you know about the piece? Here is a quiz to test your knowledge: Bruce BennettThe …